Jessica Ghawi, in a photo from her Twitter account, moved to Colorado to pursue a sports broadcasting career.

Jessica Ghawi, in a photo from her Twitter account, moved to Colorado to pursue a sports broadcasting career.

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Tom Sullivan, center, embraces family members outside Gateway High School where he has been searching frantically for his son Alex Sullivan who celebrated his 27th birthday by going to see "The Dark Knight Rises," movie where a gunman opened fire Friday, July 20, 2012, in Aurora, Colo. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez) less

Tom Sullivan, center, embraces family members outside Gateway High School where he has been searching frantically for his son Alex Sullivan who celebrated his 27th birthday by going to see "The Dark Knight ... more

Photo: Barry Gutierrez, ASSOCIATED PRESS

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A man makes a call outside the University of Colorado Hospital on Friday, July, 19, 2012 in Aurora, Colo., Friday, July 20, 2012. A gunman wearing a gas mask set off an unknown gas and fired into the crowded movie theater killing 12 people and injuring at least 50 others, authorities said. (AP Photo/The Denver Post, Heather Rousseau) TV, INTERNET AND MAGAZINES CALL FOR RATES AND TERMS less

A man makes a call outside the University of Colorado Hospital on Friday, July, 19, 2012 in Aurora, Colo., Friday, July 20, 2012. A gunman wearing a gas mask set off an unknown gas and fired into the crowded ... more

Photo: Heather Rousseau, Associated Press

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A SWAT team officer stands watch near an apartment house where the suspect in a shooting at a movie theatre lived in Aurora, Colo., Friday, July 20, 2012. As many as 14 people were killed and 50 injured at a shooting at the Century 16 movie theatre early Friday during the showing of the latest Batman movie. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski) less

A SWAT team officer stands watch near an apartment house where the suspect in a shooting at a movie theatre lived in Aurora, Colo., Friday, July 20, 2012. As many as 14 people were killed and 50 injured at a ... more

Photo: Ed Andrieski, Associated Press

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Emma Goos, 19, hugs her mother, Judy Goos, outside Gateway High School where witnesses were brought for questioning Friday, July 20, 2012, in Aurora, Colo. Emma was in the third row of the theater of the new Batman movie when the shooter entered. She helped apply pressure to a man's head who was injured. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez) less

Emma Goos, 19, hugs her mother, Judy Goos, outside Gateway High School where witnesses were brought for questioning Friday, July 20, 2012, in Aurora, Colo. Emma was in the third row of the theater of the new ... more

Photo: Barry Gutierrez, Associated Press

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A distraught woman is counseled by Pastor Quincy Shannon(L) of the New Hope Fellowship and an unidentified advocate in front of Gateway High School in Aurora, Colorado where the families of the missing are meeting following the shooting at the Century 16 movie theater on July 20, 2012. The shooting suspect in custody has been identified as 24-year-old James Holmes, US media said Friday. Television networks cited the FBI as saying that Holmes, from the town of Aurora, Colorado, scene of the midnight shooting at a screening of the Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises," did not appear to have any known terrorism connections. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN CASTNERJONATHAN CASTNER/AFP/GettyImages less

A distraught woman is counseled by Pastor Quincy Shannon(L) of the New Hope Fellowship and an unidentified advocate in front of Gateway High School in Aurora, Colorado where the families of the missing are ... more

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President Barack Obama pauses during a moment of silence for the victims of the Aurora, Colo., shooting during an event at the Harborside Event Center in Ft. Myers, Fla., Friday, July 20, 2012. Obama said the tragic movie theater shooting in Colorado that left 12 people dead is a reminder that life is fragile. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) less

President Barack Obama pauses during a moment of silence for the victims of the Aurora, Colo., shooting during an event at the Harborside Event Center in Ft. Myers, Fla., Friday, July 20, 2012. Obama said the ... more

Photo: Susan Walsh, Associated Press

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Tom Sullivan , holds a photograph of his son, Alex Sullivan, as he pleads with the media to help him find his son, outside Gateway High School on Friday, July 20, 2012 in Aurora, Colo. Alex Sullivan, was celebrating his 27th birthday by attending midnight premiere of the Batman movie Friday night. A gunman wearing a gas mask set off an unknown gas and fired into the crowded movie theater killing 12 people and injuring at least 50 others, authorities said. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez) less

Tom Sullivan , holds a photograph of his son, Alex Sullivan, as he pleads with the media to help him find his son, outside Gateway High School on Friday, July 20, 2012 in Aurora, Colo. Alex Sullivan, was ... more

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A small group prays outside Gateway High School where witness were brought for questioning Friday, July 20, 2012 in Aurora, Colo. A gunman wearing a gas mask set off an unknown gas and fired into the crowded movie theater killing 12 people and injuring at least 50 others, authorities said. less

A small group prays outside Gateway High School where witness were brought for questioning Friday, July 20, 2012 in Aurora, Colo. A gunman wearing a gas mask set off an unknown gas and fired into the crowded ... more

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Firefighters work in front of an apartment where the suspect in a theatre shooting lived in Aurora, Colo., on Friday, July 20, 2012. As many as 12 people were killed and 50 injured at a shooting at the Century 16 movie theatre on Friday. The suspect is identified as 24-year-old James Holmes. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski) less

Firefighters work in front of an apartment where the suspect in a theatre shooting lived in Aurora, Colo., on Friday, July 20, 2012. As many as 12 people were killed and 50 injured at a shooting at the Century ... more

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Two men hug outside Gateway High School in Aurora, Colo., where witnesses are being interviewed by authorities Friday, July 20, 2012. A gunman wearing a gas mask set off an unknown gas and fired into the crowded movie theater killing 12 people and injuring dozens, authorities said. The suspect is identified as 24-year-old James Holmes.(AP Photo/The Denver Post, Craig F. Walker) TV, INTERNET AND MAGAZINES CALL FOR RATES AND TERMS less

Two men hug outside Gateway High School in Aurora, Colo., where witnesses are being interviewed by authorities Friday, July 20, 2012. A gunman wearing a gas mask set off an unknown gas and fired into the ... more

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A woman cries outside Gateway High School where witness were brought for questioning after a gunman opened fire at a midnight premiere of The Dark Knight Rises Batman movie Friday, July 20, 2012 in Aurora, Colo. A gunman wearing a gas mask set off an unknown gas and fired into the crowded movie theater killing 12 people and injuring at least 50 others, authorities said.(AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez) less

A woman cries outside Gateway High School where witness were brought for questioning after a gunman opened fire at a midnight premiere of The Dark Knight Rises Batman movie Friday, July 20, 2012 in Aurora, ... more

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Tthe flag flies at half-mast at the White House in Washington,DC on July 20, 2012 after the shocking shooting at a Colorado movie theater that left 12 people dead and over 50 injured. US President Obama on Friday ordered US flags to be flown at half-mast for six days to honor the victims of the deadly shooting at the premiere of a Batman movie in Colorado. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMMNICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/GettyImages less

Tthe flag flies at half-mast at the White House in Washington,DC on July 20, 2012 after the shocking shooting at a Colorado movie theater that left 12 people dead and over 50 injured. US President Obama on ... more

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Police officers arrive at the Century 16 theatre east of the Aurora Mall in Aurora, Colo., on Friday, July 20, 2012. A gunman wearing a gas mask set off an unknown gas and fired into the crowded movie theater killing 12 people and injuring at least 50 others, authorities said. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Police officers arrive at the Century 16 theatre east of the Aurora Mall in Aurora, Colo., on Friday, July 20, 2012. A gunman wearing a gas mask set off an unknown gas and fired into the crowded movie theater ... more

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Police use a video camera to look inside an apartment where the suspect in a shooting at a movie theatre lived in Aurora, Colo., Friday, July 20, 2012. As many as 12 people were killed and 50 injured at a shooting at the Century 16 movie theatre early Friday during the showing of the latest Batman movie. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski) less

Police use a video camera to look inside an apartment where the suspect in a shooting at a movie theatre lived in Aurora, Colo., Friday, July 20, 2012. As many as 12 people were killed and 50 injured at a ... more

Photo: Ed Andrieski, Associated Press

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A man drives up to Gateway High School where witness were brought for questioning after a gunman opened fire at the midnight premiere of The Dark Knight Rises Batman Movie Friday, July 20, 2012 in Aurora, Colo. A gunman wearing a gas mask set off an unknown gas and fired into the crowded movie theater killing 12 people and injuring at least 50 others, authorities said. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez) less

A man drives up to Gateway High School where witness were brought for questioning after a gunman opened fire at the midnight premiere of The Dark Knight Rises Batman Movie Friday, July 20, 2012 in Aurora, Colo. ... more

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Aurora Police Chief Daniel Oates talks to media at the Aurora Mall where as many as 14 people were killed and many injured at a shooting at the Century 16 movie theatre in Aurora, Colo., Friday, July 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski) less

Aurora Police Chief Daniel Oates talks to media at the Aurora Mall where as many as 14 people were killed and many injured at a shooting at the Century 16 movie theatre in Aurora, Colo., Friday, July 20, 2012. ... more

Photo: Ed Andrieski, Associated Press

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Julie Adams, left, walks her dog past police and reporters outside the home of the mother of Colorado shooting suspect, James Holmes, Friday, July 20, 2012, in San Diego. A gunman in a gas mask barged into a crowded Denver-area theater during a midnight showing of the Batman movie on Friday, hurled a gas canister and then opened fire in one of the deadliest mass shootings in recent U.S. history. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) less

Julie Adams, left, walks her dog past police and reporters outside the home of the mother of Colorado shooting suspect, James Holmes, Friday, July 20, 2012, in San Diego. A gunman in a gas mask barged into a ... more

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Tom Sullivan, center, stands with family members outside Gateway High School where witness were brought for questioning after a gunman opened fire at the midnight premiere of The Dark Knight Rises Batman movie Friday, July 20, 2012 in Aurora, Colo. Sullivan later pleaded with the media to help find his missing son, Alex Sullivan, who attended the movie to celebrate his 27th birthday. A gunman wearing a gas mask set off an unknown gas and fired into the crowded movie theater killing 12 people and injuring at least 50 others, authorities said. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez) less

Tom Sullivan, center, stands with family members outside Gateway High School where witness were brought for questioning after a gunman opened fire at the midnight premiere of The Dark Knight Rises Batman movie ... more

Photo: Barry Gutierrez, ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Police gather near an apartment house where the suspect in a shooting at a movie theatre lived in Aurora, Colo., Friday, July 20, 2012. As many as 14 people were killed and 50 injured at a shooting at the Century 16 movie theatre early Friday during the showing of the latest Batman movie. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski) less

Police gather near an apartment house where the suspect in a shooting at a movie theatre lived in Aurora, Colo., Friday, July 20, 2012. As many as 14 people were killed and 50 injured at a shooting at the ... more

Photo: Ed Andrieski, Associated Press

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A SWAT team officer stands watch near an apartment house where the suspect in a shooting at a movie theatre lived in Aurora, Colo., Friday, July 20, 2012. As many as 14 people were killed and 50 injured at a shooting at the Century 16 movie theatre early Friday during the showing of the latest Batman movie. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski) less

A SWAT team officer stands watch near an apartment house where the suspect in a shooting at a movie theatre lived in Aurora, Colo., Friday, July 20, 2012. As many as 14 people were killed and 50 injured at a ... more

Photo: Ed Andrieski, Associated Press

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Judy Goos, second from left, hugs her daughters friend, Isaiah Bow, 20, while eye witnesses Emma Goos, 19, left, and Terrell Wallin, 20, right, gather outside Gateway High School where witness were brought for questioning Friday, July 20, 2012 in Denver. A gunman wearing a gas mask set off an unknown gas and fired into a crowded movie theater at a midnight opening of the Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises," killing at least 12 people and injuring at least 50 others, authorities said. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez) less

Judy Goos, second from left, hugs her daughters friend, Isaiah Bow, 20, while eye witnesses Emma Goos, 19, left, and Terrell Wallin, 20, right, gather outside Gateway High School where witness were brought for ... more

Photo: Barry Gutierrez, Associated Press

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Eyewitness Isaiah Bow hugs his mother Shamecca Davis after being questioned by police outside Gateway High School where witnesses were brought in, Friday, July 20, 2012 in Aurora, Colo. After leaving the theater Bow went back in to find his girlfriend. "I didn't want to leave her in there. But she's ok now," Bow said. A gunman wearing a gas mask set off an unknown gas and fired into the crowded movie theater killing 12 people and injuring at least 50 others, authorities said. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez) less

Eyewitness Isaiah Bow hugs his mother Shamecca Davis after being questioned by police outside Gateway High School where witnesses were brought in, Friday, July 20, 2012 in Aurora, Colo. After leaving the ... more

Photo: Barry Gutierrez, Associated Press

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Family and friends wait outside Gateway High School where witnesses were brought for questioning after a shooting at a movie theater showing the Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises," Friday, July 20, 2012 in Aurora, Colo. A gunman wearing a gas mask set off an unknown gas and fired into the crowded movie theater killing 12 people and injuring at least 50 others, authorities said. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez) less

Family and friends wait outside Gateway High School where witnesses were brought for questioning after a shooting at a movie theater showing the Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises," Friday, July 20, 2012 in ... more

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Police cars in front of the Century 16 theater in Aurora, Colorado where a gunman opened fire during the opening of the new Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises" killing at least 12 people and wounding around 40 others on the morning of July 20, 2012. The shooting suspect in custody has been identified as 24-year-old James Holmes, US media said Friday. Television networks cited the FBI as saying that Holmes, from the town of Aurora, Colorado, scene of the midnight shooting at a screening of the Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises," did not appear to have any known terrorism connections. less

Police cars in front of the Century 16 theater in Aurora, Colorado where a gunman opened fire during the opening of the new Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises" killing at least 12 people and wounding around 40 ... more

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Ian Legins of Aurora, Colorado and his two daughters, leave Gateway High School where families of the shooting victims and survivors are meeting to connect with their missing loved ones. Legins is on the phone after trying to get information on his nephew Gabriel Conely who was with some friends at the showing of "The Dark Knight Rises" at the Century 16 theater in Aurora, Colorado when a gunman opened fire on the audience, on July 20, 2012. The shooting suspect in custody has been identified as 24-year-old James Holmes, US media said Friday. Television networks cited the FBI as saying that Holmes, from the town of Aurora, Colorado, scene of the midnight shooting at a screening of the Batman movie, did not appear to have any known terrorism connections. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN CASTNERJONATHAN CASTNER/AFP/GettyImages less

Ian Legins of Aurora, Colorado and his two daughters, leave Gateway High School where families of the shooting victims and survivors are meeting to connect with their missing loved ones. Legins is on the phone ... more

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Donovan Tate of Aurora, Colo., talks to a reporter outside the Century 16 theatre complex in Aurora, Colo., on Friday, July 20, 2012, about the mass shooting that he was a part of as it took place during the midnight screening of "The Dark Knight" early on Friday. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) less

Donovan Tate of Aurora, Colo., talks to a reporter outside the Century 16 theatre complex in Aurora, Colo., on Friday, July 20, 2012, about the mass shooting that he was a part of as it took place during the ... more

Photo: David Zalubowski, Associated Press

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US President Barack Obama speaks on the shootings in Aurora, Colorado at what was scheduled originally as a campaign event at Harborside Event Center July 20, 2012 in Fort Myers, Florida. "Such violence, such evil, is senseless. But while we will never know fully what causes somebody to take the live of another, we do know what makes life worth living," he told a somber crowd in Florida. less

US President Barack Obama speaks on the shootings in Aurora, Colorado at what was scheduled originally as a campaign event at Harborside Event Center July 20, 2012 in Fort Myers, Florida. "Such violence, such ... more

Photo: Mandel Ngan, AFP/Getty Images

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Tom Sullivan, center, embraces family members outside Gateway High School where he has been searching franticly for his son Alex Sullivan who celebrated his 27th birthday by going to see "The Dark Knight Rises," movie where a gunman opened fire Friday, July 20, 2012, in Aurora, Colo. less

Tom Sullivan, center, embraces family members outside Gateway High School where he has been searching franticly for his son Alex Sullivan who celebrated his 27th birthday by going to see "The Dark Knight ... more

Photo: Barry Gutierrez, Associated Press

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An Obama supporter pays her respects during a moment of silence for the victims of the Aurora, Colorado shootings as US President Barack Obama spoke on the shootings in Aurora, Colorado at what was scheduled originally as a campaign event at Harborside Event Center July 20, 2012 in Fort Myers, Florida. less

An Obama supporter pays her respects during a moment of silence for the victims of the Aurora, Colorado shootings as US President Barack Obama spoke on the shootings in Aurora, Colorado at what was scheduled ... more

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Eyewitness Jacob Stevens, 18, hugs his mother Tammi Stevens after being interview by police outside Gateway High School where witnesses were brought for questioning Friday, July 20, 2012 in Aurora, Colo. A gunman wearing a gas mask set off an unknown gas and fired into the crowded movie theater killing 12 people and injuring at least 50 others, authorities said. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez) less

Eyewitness Jacob Stevens, 18, hugs his mother Tammi Stevens after being interview by police outside Gateway High School where witnesses were brought for questioning Friday, July 20, 2012 in Aurora, Colo. A ... more

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A SWAT team officer stands watch near an apartment house where the suspect in a shooting at a movie theatre lived in Aurora, Colo., Friday, July 20, 2012. As many as 14 people were killed and 50 injured at a shooting at the Century 16 movie theatre early Friday during the showing of the latest Batman movie. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski) less

A SWAT team officer stands watch near an apartment house where the suspect in a shooting at a movie theatre lived in Aurora, Colo., Friday, July 20, 2012. As many as 14 people were killed and 50 injured at a ... more

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AURORA, CO - JULY 20: Police break the window of the apartment of of James Holmes, the suspect of a shooting in a movie theater July 20, 2012 in Aurora, outside of Denver, Colorado. According to reports, 12 people have been killed and 59 wounded when James allegedly opened fire inside the a movie theater showing the "The Dark Knight Rises." Police have James, 24, of Holmes of North Aurora, in custody. (Photo by Thomas Cooper/Getty Images) less

AURORA, CO - JULY 20: Police break the window of the apartment of of James Holmes, the suspect of a shooting in a movie theater July 20, 2012 in Aurora, outside of Denver, Colorado. According to reports, 12 ... more

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Shamecca Davis hugs her son Isaiah Bow, who was an eye witness to the shooting, outside Gateway High School where witness were brought for questioning Friday, July 20, 2012 in Denver. After leaving the theater Bow went back in to find his girlfriend. " I didn't want to leave her in there. But she's ok now," Bow said. A gunman wearing a gas mask set off an unknown gas and fired into a crowded movie theater at a midnight opening of the Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises," killing at least 12 people and injuring at least 50 others, authorities said. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)

Shamecca Davis hugs her son Isaiah Bow, who was an eye witness to the shooting, outside Gateway High School where witness were brought for questioning Friday, July 20, 2012 in Denver. After leaving the theater

Judy Goos, second from left, hugs her daughters friend, Isaiah Bow, 20, while eye witnesses Emma Goos, 19, left, and Terrell Wallin, 20, right, gather outside Gateway High School where witness were brought for questioning Friday, July 20, 2012 in Denver. A gunman wearing a gas mask set off an unknown gas and fired into a crowded movie theater at a midnight opening of the Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises," killing at least 12 people and injuring at least 50 others, authorities said. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez) less

Judy Goos, second from left, hugs her daughters friend, Isaiah Bow, 20, while eye witnesses Emma Goos, 19, left, and Terrell Wallin, 20, right, gather outside Gateway High School where witness were brought for ... more

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A SWAT team officer stands watch near an apartment house where the suspect in a shooting at a movie theatre lived in Aurora, Colo., Friday, July 20, 2012. As many as 14 people were killed and 50 injured at a shooting at the Century 16 movie theatre early Friday during the showing of the latest Batman movie. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski) less

A SWAT team officer stands watch near an apartment house where the suspect in a shooting at a movie theatre lived in Aurora, Colo., Friday, July 20, 2012. As many as 14 people were killed and 50 injured at a ... more

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State Representative Rhonda Fields, left, arrives at Gateway High School in Aurora, Colo, where witnesses are being interviewed by authorities Friday, July 20, 2012. A gunman wearing a gas mask set off an unknown gas and fired into the crowded movie theater killing 12 people and injuring at least 50 others, authorities said. The suspect is identified as 24-year-old James Holmes. (AP Photo/The Denver Post, Craig F. Walker) TV, INTERNET AND MAGAZINES CALL FOR RATES AND TERMS less

State Representative Rhonda Fields, left, arrives at Gateway High School in Aurora, Colo, where witnesses are being interviewed by authorities Friday, July 20, 2012. A gunman wearing a gas mask set off an ... more

Photo: Craig F. Walker, Associated Press

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Woman killed in theater rampage had escaped earlier attack

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A former San Antonian killed in a shooting rampage early today at a Denver-area showing of “The Dark Knight Rises” narrowly escaped a deadly mall shooting in Toronto just last month.

Jessica Ghawi, a 24-year-old sports journalist who'd moved to Colorado about a year ago, died as her friend Brent Lowak — visiting from San Antonio — tried to help and then was wounded himself.

Weeks earlier, she'd blogged about the “odd feeling” she had when a man opened fire in a Toronto food court, killing two people.

“I was shown how fragile life was on Saturday,” she wrote three days after the June 2 shooting at Eaton Centre mall.

The news of her death broke when her brother Jordan Ghawi, a Seguin, Texas, firefighter, tweeted about it hours later:

“It appears that my sister has been fatally wounded in a mass shooting at a movie premiere in Denver, CO.”

Known professionally as Jessica Redfield, she'd been an intern at KABB-TV and radio station Sports Talk San Antonio before moving to Denver.

Former medical student James Holmes, 24, is being held in the attack, which authorities say killed at least a dozen people and wounded 59 at a multiplex in Aurora, Colo.

A blog posted by her brother said Lowak detailed the attack to him.

Lowak said Jessica Ghawi asked several times for someone to call 911 after the theater began filling with smoke and shots were fired.

He said he then heard her scream and saw she had been shot in the leg. As he applied pressure to her wounds and tried to calm her, Lowak said he was shot in the lower extremities and noticed Ghawi wasn't screaming anymore.

It appeared she'd been shot in the head.

“She had a beautiful spirit, a promising future and was loved by many,” Jordan Ghawi said in a statement. “Our family is requesting privacy as we deal with this horrific tragedy.”

Minor-league hockey player Jay Meloff, who was dating Ghawi and hoping to try out for Denver's Central Hockey League team, sent several emotional tweets about her death today.

“I shoulda kissed you, goodnight,” he wrote in one tweet.

“Every experience in life was amplified beyond my wildest dreams with you,” he wrote in another.

Lowak's mother, Sue Greene, said Lowak had surgery for bullet wounds and shrapnel. She said her son, a limousine driver for the past four years, is awake and talking.

Natalie Tejeda, a reporter at San Antonio's CBS affiliate who said she was Ghawi's friend, spoke about the woman's death during the station's morning newscasts.

“It's just a shock,” Tejeda said, “to see her life cut short.”

BustedCoverage.com, a Denver-area sports blog where Ghawi worked as a hockey blogger until recently, posted a blog that described her as an aspiring sportscaster, writer and sports fanatic.

“Jessica was headed for big things in life,” the blog reads. “She could write, had a huge personality and possessed that Texan drive that was going to eventually pay off with a great career in hockey.”

She had interned earlier at San Antonio's Fox affiliate, where sports reporter Hector Ledesma remembered her for her boisterous personality and energy.

“She was really doing what she loved in journalism,” Ledesma said. “She had a whirlwind personality ... really loud and funny.”

Peter Burns, a sports radio host and friend of Ghawi's in Denver, tweeted a link to his “favorite memory” of the victim, a YouTube video of Ghawi performing her first interview with a professional athlete.

In the video, Ghawi — then an intern with Sports Talk San Antonio — is seen falling and floundering about as she tries standing on ice in high heels next to Chris Summers of the San Antonio Rampage.

At one point, Summers jokingly instructs Ghawi to “face the camera a little bit ... or not fall.”

Emily Allen, a news producer with an ABC affiliate in Indiana, said she wanted people to remember her friend as “an amazing, beautiful talented person.”

On Thursday night, Ghawi had tweeted her excitement about seeing the Batman premiere.

“Of course we're seeing Dark Knight,” she posted. “Redheaded Texan spitfire, people should never argue with me. Maybe I should get in on those NHL talks. ... ”

Her last post: “MOVIE DOESN'T START FOR 20 MINUTES”

Even more chilling was her blog after the Toronto shooting.

“I saw the terror on bystanders' faces. I saw the victims of a senseless crime. I saw lives change,” she wrote.

“I was reminded that we don't know when or where our time on Earth will end.”